Complexity

The presence of multiple, integrated aroma and flavor dimensions in a wine.

<h2>What it means in wine</h2> <p>A complex wine may show fruit, floral, spice, earth, oak, lees, or age-derived notes that evolve over time in the glass.</p> <h2>Why it matters</h2> <p>Complexity is not automatically the same as quality, but it is one sign tasters often consider when assessing serious wines.</p>